There is only one road that leads to heaven. it is the narrow road and few find it. And the reason few find it is because it is a road no one wants and no one is looking for -- a road of suffering and persecution. If we are true Christians, we will suffer persecution to some degree. It is THE way that God chooses to demonstrate that we have been made worthy of the kingdom of God.
"Worthy of the Kingdom" – 2 Thes. 1:5
I. Context and exegetical challenge
II. How do Christians come to be considered worthy? (Acts 5:40-41; Mt. 10:34-39; 2 Thes. 1:11-12; Php. 1:27-30)
III. The narrow road is the road of suffering (Jn. 15:18-21; Mt. 10:21-24; Acts 14:21-22; Rom. 8:16-17; 2 Tim. 3:10-12; 1 Pet. 2:21-23; 1 Pet. 4:12-14; 1 Jn. 3:13; James 1:2-4; Rom. 5:3-5)
IV. Application A. This is why the American church is so weak B. What about religious liberty and living quiet lives C. Degrees of suffering E. The folly of the health and wealth gospel F. Joy in affliction (Php. 3:8-11) G. Exhortation (Jn. 12:42-43)
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